Japan’s economic rebound unlikely to derail BOJ governor's easing plan
The nation's GDP is predicted to have returned to its pre-pandemic level, but weak wages and a darkening global outlook will likely see Haruhiko Kuroda stick to his stance.
Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle indicates Bank of Japan easing will continue
As a result of the reshuffle, economists expect the BOJ to keep rock-bottom interest rates to support the economy, while a resurgence of the coronavirus threatens its fragile recovery.
Demand for bonds is back, with BOJ no longer the only buyer in town
A pullback in bets on a Bank of Japan policy tweak resulted in record monthly purchases from overseas funds in July.
Japan's wholesale inflation moderates on easing global commodity pressure
July's increase in the corporate goods price index marked the 17th straight month of gains but slowed from a revised 9.4% rise in June.
How does Japan, which imports massive volumes of oil and with a weakening currency, keep inflation so low?
Bank of Japan's deputy chief expects stronger wage growth next year
The comment is likely to keep speculation smoldering of policy adjustments after Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda steps down.
BOJ members warn of global slowdown and urge stimulus stay in place
Unlike the U.S. and Europe, Japan’s economy remains smaller than its pre-COVID-19 level and the latest projections suggest it will remain so this year.
IMF top economist sees Japan's monetary easing as appropriate
Top IMF chief downplayed concerns that a weaker yen due to low interest rates in Japan will adversely affect the country's economy by pushing up import prices.
Bank of Japan should stop meddling in financial markets
There is no evidence that buying stocks and bonds has had the desired effect of stimulating activity and inflation in the country.
BOJ members maintained monetary easing due to lack of wage growth, minutes show
In the run-up to its June meeting, the BOJ faced market pressure to adjust its policy as global peers moved toward tightening their monetary grip to cope with surging inflation.
New BOJ board members to check side effects of monetary easing
Japan's inflation has topped the BOJ's 2% target for the past few months due largely to higher commodity prices caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the yen's sharp depreciation
Pressure mounts on BOJ as key inflation gauge rises above 2% target
Details of the June inflation data offer some support for the BOJ’s argument that the current inflation is largely based on cost-push pressure.
